tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post4020957186397383032..comments2023-09-30T22:07:52.362+10:00Comments on Coal Valley View: Diddlysquat - otherwise known as nothing.Mel @ Coal Valley Viewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00773581188651200076noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-22629718119946426452013-05-04T01:49:33.135+10:002013-05-04T01:49:33.135+10:00i don't know how i missed this mel, but i was ...i don't know how i missed this mel, but i was mesmerized. i don't think i've ever scrolled through photos as slowly as i have your last two posts. what an incredible trip, it looks like africa in a way, so vast and remote. i would LOVE so much to do this, and perhaps someday we will. your children are such good travelers, but i know that has much to do (everything probably) with you and the pianoman. wonderful wonderful post, thank you so much for sharing. Lori annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02860428306713379828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-64186892064849375732013-04-30T14:05:16.588+10:002013-04-30T14:05:16.588+10:00Great photos - you all look like you're having...Great photos - you all look like you're having a great time. I am still scratching my head as to how you are travelling across the country with 5 kids in one car! Please tell me there is the odd tantrum (so I can feel normal). xxCarolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13606994564887624801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-17714665278484456732013-04-30T08:39:18.905+10:002013-04-30T08:39:18.905+10:00Such an amazing trip to do with the kids Mel, (the...Such an amazing trip to do with the kids Mel, (they are incredibly lucky to have you and the piano man as parents :-)<br />I still haven't seen that part of Australia...one day, one day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-64772782289679459432013-04-30T05:36:35.094+10:002013-04-30T05:36:35.094+10:00What an amazing 'amazing!' place - I can&#...What an amazing 'amazing!' place - I can't imagine the whole distance of it, but it looks totally awesome.<br /><br />Nina x...Nina Nixon...https://www.blogger.com/profile/09778168901706224335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-49102370904842799282013-04-29T17:45:22.955+10:002013-04-29T17:45:22.955+10:00gorgeous photos, I've watched one too many hor...gorgeous photos, I've watched one too many horror movies and the thought of driving through central australia scares the crap out of me for that nothingness, but your photos look divine and could almost convince me otherwise. lol. enjoy your trip.Mrs Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17315306897011205854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-60615975698062418772013-04-29T08:30:53.869+10:002013-04-29T08:30:53.869+10:00What amazing photos of the landscape! Such a gorg...What amazing photos of the landscape! Such a gorgeous country you live in, and how wonderful that you're exposing your kids to such much of it. We used to play games in the car when we travelled north where we had good opportunities to spot lots of wildlife ... you got points depending on how rare/big the animal was ... lots of fun. I think the dingo would've got 100 points! The underground town sounds so strange, and I don't quite understand why they ARE underground, but am guessing it's because of the heat?(must google!). And what is that Star Wars looking machine, is it something for mining or a movie set?! Your kids must be having such a great time, and I envy all of you your break from routine to do something so amazing. Enjoy your stay in Alice Springs area, and I look forward to your next update! Take care! WendySeptember Violetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10931133319044031928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-59900535738273194482013-04-28T23:46:40.157+10:002013-04-28T23:46:40.157+10:00I love these photos! It looks as if it was a splen...I love these photos! It looks as if it was a splendid adventure! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog. Now I know yours is here and I am following along! xoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16496116371040300567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-20612635732081943422013-04-28T04:58:37.571+10:002013-04-28T04:58:37.571+10:00Looks like a fab trip Mel ... I would so love to v...Looks like a fab trip Mel ... I would so love to visit the red centre, but I'm guessing even in April it's hot?Annie Cholewahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17608057589525908147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-12911161639147703002013-04-27T21:41:46.205+10:002013-04-27T21:41:46.205+10:00Some great pictures of your fabulous trip there Me...Some great pictures of your fabulous trip there Mel. I love the never ending horizons of the outback. Have a great time in the Red Centre; what a fabulous holiday for you all. You'll be down my way on the Great Ocean Rd, I'll keep my eye out for you! ;) xJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06177105117157748603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-69047225480888645012013-04-27T21:09:37.289+10:002013-04-27T21:09:37.289+10:00Um, what the?! This trip looks amazing and I must ...Um, what the?! This trip looks amazing and I must say I was completely confused and had to go back and read over it again... as I thought this was a story from your around Australia adventure... thinking there was no way you could be doing something so adventurous with a newborn, right now! Wow, you guys are amazing, constantly inspiring me with your lovely stories. Looks like THE best road trip for kids ever. So many happy memories Mel, enjoy the rest of the journey and thanks for sharing it all with us xoxoAll For Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151973819133926868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-59916138721707681662013-04-27T17:36:45.053+10:002013-04-27T17:36:45.053+10:00I'm enjoying your holiday Mel! Hope you're...I'm enjoying your holiday Mel! Hope you're all having a lovely time! xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07424494318400885717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-11226781718078176102013-04-26T22:10:52.512+10:002013-04-26T22:10:52.512+10:00Diddleysquat! Best word ever!!
Your images make me...Diddleysquat! Best word ever!!<br />Your images make me feel like I'm on holiday too....thankyou xLittle Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17818077238741508009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-77264129323893885902013-04-26T20:27:20.862+10:002013-04-26T20:27:20.862+10:00Gorgeous photos mel and that underground hotel loo...Gorgeous photos mel and that underground hotel looks incredible. Your children are seriously freakishly amazing with their travel behaviour. I will just stick to one hour journeys for the time being but it is nice to live vicariously through your posts! mel xBungalowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591099131301027446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-4035633198031921662013-04-26T13:37:26.515+10:002013-04-26T13:37:26.515+10:00That landscape is incredible! Sounds like you guys...That landscape is incredible! Sounds like you guys are having a great time! xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03085054284790032962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-86570105814962934562013-04-26T08:34:28.754+10:002013-04-26T08:34:28.754+10:00Gosh the landscape is amazing.
The furthest inland...Gosh the landscape is amazing.<br />The furthest inland i have travellied is Brewarrina but would one day love to travel more in the future.<br />xZarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09577592390723365734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-25895824023068176552013-04-26T01:50:51.869+10:002013-04-26T01:50:51.869+10:00What an amazing journey ... your photos are stunni...What an amazing journey ... your photos are stunning ... not sure I could sleep in that underground dorm though ... I am a little too claustrophobic ... looking forward to more updates of your adventures ... Bee xxthe linen cloudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09972816445651003593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-46835913295578120792013-04-26T01:27:42.208+10:002013-04-26T01:27:42.208+10:00This all looks amazing Mel, I've heard of Coob...This all looks amazing Mel, I've heard of Coober Pedy but didn't know much about it. We have a couple of minecraft fans here so they'd love it, and 2 rough opals from the tooth fairy is something she'll never forget. Enjoy! xJayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08805509603176943176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-3158429952541886232013-04-26T00:38:52.303+10:002013-04-26T00:38:52.303+10:00I had never even heard of Coober Pedy, how fascina...I had never even heard of Coober Pedy, how fascinating! Kudos to you all for surviving the car trip! We try to do a lot of traveling at night with the boys, but that doesn't leave much in the form of scenery for us to see, and even then they sometimes choose to spend large amounts of time awake. Maybe another few years and we'll find the 12 hour drives north a little easier.Lienehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07479489443374383602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-42659974338861465732013-04-26T00:27:04.907+10:002013-04-26T00:27:04.907+10:00Wow what a journey! Those photos are amazing. So d...Wow what a journey! Those photos are amazing. So different from the UK. I'd love to be able to see that expanse of 'wilderness'.<br /><br />Your children must be very well behaved. I'm not sure my boys would last without killing each other!!<br /><br />Enjoy Alice Springs. (I've always had romantic notions about the name).<br /><br />Leanne xx<br /><br />Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15617604296746784414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-33679382365664953022013-04-26T00:07:15.420+10:002013-04-26T00:07:15.420+10:00This was a fascinating post! It is hard for my Can...This was a fascinating post! It is hard for my Canadian mind to wrap itself around things like an opal mining town and underground houses. Your pictures were wonderful. I am looking forward to the next leg of your journey!kristieinbchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08620113214111945592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-48222448800022306772013-04-25T22:56:48.388+10:002013-04-25T22:56:48.388+10:00That "nothingness" is so completely beau...That "nothingness" is so completely beautiful! You guys are brave though.. I am not sure I could ever feel comfortable knowing that there is so much distance between us and the next petrol station and well, nothing. <br />I hope you're all enjoying it..!Amanda Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03896781983274961127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-30711328646671629902013-04-25T22:27:23.146+10:002013-04-25T22:27:23.146+10:00I loved reading this Mel, felt like I was there in...I loved reading this Mel, felt like I was there in that car with you. Such an interesting read and sounds like such an interesting spot to stop at :) Enjoy those car-free days ahead! xAmandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14697932926715802541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-33200707441335531222013-04-25T22:16:21.455+10:002013-04-25T22:16:21.455+10:00At least everyone could sleep on the top bunk. I ...At least everyone could sleep on the top bunk. I hope you are having a great time.Fiona from Arbordale Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05196630415124998431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-73276260005345055562013-04-25T22:11:04.177+10:002013-04-25T22:11:04.177+10:00Oh wow, that first photo of the blue sky and open ...Oh wow, that first photo of the blue sky and open road...amazing! I visited Australia as a teen and still remember being struck by the sheer vastness of central Australia. So glad your kids are travelling well. Although I'm not sure I fancy the look of that underground dorm... xxGillian Roehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05080123177116154219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-61818246228768853452013-04-25T21:44:19.794+10:002013-04-25T21:44:19.794+10:00You crazy adventurers! I can barely manage the 90 ...You crazy adventurers! I can barely manage the 90 minute trip to Sydney with my kids in the car! Enjoy the rest of your holiday xGreerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00463206542148286066noreply@blogger.com